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  • Investment Jargon 10 Commonly Used And Confusing Terms Explained

    Investment jargon – 10 commonly used and confusing terms explained

    The world of investments is a complex one, something often made more confusing by the jargon-filled language the financial industry uses. There is good news though, as the meaning behind these confusing terms is often much easier to understand than you might think. If you’re struggling with the explanations provided with your investments, read on as we demystify 10 commonly used financial terms from the world of investing.

  • Economic Commentary Is The US On The Brink Of Recession

    Economic Commentary - Is the US on the brink of recession?

    Concern that the US economy could be heading into recession prompted a bout of market volatility at the start of August. In this month’s commentary our Chief Economist, Colin Warren, assesses the risk of recession in the world’s largest economy.

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    How to protect your retirement if the State Pension is means-tested

    It wasn’t long after the general election that the media started to speculate about what the new Government might have up its sleeve for people’s finances. This has resulted in some media pundits speculating that the new Starmer-led Government could change the rules around the State Pension and subject it to means-testing.

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    Three powerful investment lessons the Olympics can teach you

    If you’re a sporting fan, 2024 has been quite a year. Not only has it seen the UEFA Euros football tournament, the 2024 Olympic Games will be taking place in Paris. While not immediately obvious though, the tournament not only provides three weeks of excitement for sporting fans around the world, it also offers valuable lessons about investing. So with this in mind, read our latest blog to discover more.

  • Clietn Case Study Dealing With Devastating News

    Client focus: dealing with devastating news

    When AFH client Laura Stewart received the devastating news that she had less than 12 months to live, although positive about her prognosis, she wanted to do everything she could to ensure her family’s finances would be secure after she passed away. Fortunately, regular annual reviews with her financial adviser, Nathan Trowbridge, meant that she was able to change her plans swiftly to take account of her considerable change in circumstances.

  • Wimbledon

    Could Wimbledon’s record prize of £2.7 million fund a millionaire lifestyle?

    Apart from winning one of the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournaments in the world, there may be another reason Carlos Alcaraz is celebrating his Wimbledon win. The prize for this year’s Grand Slam was the largest ever offered by the organisers of world-famous competition, standing at £2.7 million for the winners of the men's and women's singles champions.

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    What you need to know about your Armed Forces Pension Scheme

    Across the UK, people of every age will be showing their support for everyone who has served in the armed forces, both past and present, on Armed Forces Day. The day, which takes place on 29 June, will see Britons show their appreciation for the work our military personnel does at home and across the world.